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HV05 WCF

2005 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,837 mi
Last recorded138,837 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 138,837 miles

Front headlamps frosted

Nearside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle deteriorating

Rear nearside and offside lamps have slight interference

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 136,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,292 miles

Front grill missing.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 129,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front grill missing.

Pass 29 May 2013 121,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2013 121,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2012 105,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 105,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in n/s rack knuckle

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,395 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 37,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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HV05 WCF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV05 WCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV05 WCF is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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